Bird Flu Proves Fatal to Area’s Snow Geese

Tom Tatum Outdoors: Bird flu proves fatal to area’s snow geese
Just as the Delaware Valley finds itself blanketed with one of the most significant snowfalls in over a year, another kind of snow is also making headlines – the snow goose that is. That’s because
Delaware officials investigate possible bird flu outbreak after dozens of snow geese test positive
Officials say 40 to 50 snow geese, including some at a southern Delaware wildfire refuge, have tested positive for avian influenza.
Bird flu update: snow geese, California emergency and Louisiana mutations
The CDC called findings about bird flu mutations in a human case “concerning” but says the risk to the general public from the outbreak “remains low.”
Bird flu kills 200 snow geese in Pennsylvania
About 200 snow geese were found dead last week in the Allentown area — likely because of the bird flu. The dead birds were found in both Nazareth Township in Northampton County and Upper Macungie Township in Lehigh County,
Bird flu suspected in deaths of 200 snow geese
By Katie Katro Click here for updates on this story LEHIGH VALLEY, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Bird flu is suspected as the cause of death for 200 snow geese in the Lehigh Valley. The birds were found at two different locations: Lower Nazareth Township,
Bird flu wipes out 200 snow geese in Pennsylvania as expert fears ‘something worse is on the way’
Over 200 snow geese found across Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania are suspected to have been killed by the bird flu, and experts are concerned the death toll could climb even higher as cases continue to skyrocket.
With bird flu in Delaware, is it safe to fill bird feeders? What to know
The general public, however, can continue using bird feeders, Hofmann said. Delaware bird feeders typically attract cardinals ...
Presumptive bird flu case detected on Delaware poultry farm after potential outbreak reported in wild birds
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds ...
‘Presumptive’ bird flu detected in Delaware poultry flock sparks heightened vigilance in Maryland
The testing of a commercial flock of broiler chickens in Delaware showed the first “presumptive” case of H5 bird flu in the ...
Delaware officials investigating presumptive bird flu outbreak in Sussex County
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources says about 40-50 snow geese have tested presumptive positive for bird flu at the ...
Bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic. Here’s why.
First come the horseshoe crabs. Hoisting their round, tank-like shells, they trundle out of the Delaware Bay under the first ...
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What to know about eating eggs as bird flu spreads
As the bird flu outbreak grows, egg prices soar and food recalls mount, consumers may be left wondering whether it's safe to ...
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First presumptive positive avian flu case detected on Delaware farm
On Friday, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced preliminary testing on a poultry farm in Kent County has returned presumptive positive for H5, a strain of the avian flu. Additional ...
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Which Animals Have Caught Bird Flu In The U.S.?
all year to prevent exposure to avian influenza, at his familys farm on November 14, 2022 in Townsend, Delaware. Over the past year, bird flu has spread far beyond America's avian creatures.
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing.
Bird flu boosting price of eggs, local business impact
Basically, we would normally buy 5 dozen eggs for $10 at one of the big chains. Now, it’s gone up %50. We are spending $45 for the same amount.” ...